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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408,429.51, 3,611,744.18 and 968,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408,429.51, 3,611,744.18 and 968,626.96 is: 1,452,578.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408,429.51 : 3,611,744.18 = 968,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408,429.51/3,611,744.18 = 968,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408,429.51x = 3,611,744.18 × 968,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408,429.51x = 3,498,432,780,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,432,780,579.48/2,408,429.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,578.44

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